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I would sure like to see what Jacques had to say about that vent!

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I have built an XF-20. Photos can be seen at flickr.com/photos/sandyclaws/ . I have a 30hp Merc and the best I could get out of it with a 3-bladed cupped prop is about 18mph(gps). If I ever change the motor, it will be to a 50 hp 4 stroke 4 blade double cupped prop. If you ever have any questions th...

Read this post on a group site and wondered what you folks thought about it(especially the part about stitch and glue): >--- In pelican-sail@ yahoogroups. com, pelicansailboat@ ... wrote: >> >> The article "A Heavy Weather Dinghy" by Bill Short (in >the "Documents" >> File at www...

:?: These questions concerns the difference between the harbormaster 18 flat bottom and the HMD18. (If you were to power them each with a 15 HP motor) In the HMD writeup you state that the displacement hull would be more comfortable in rougher conditions than her sister ships. Isn't a wider, flat bo...

Well ks8, I was just wondering what kind of tree supernailman had in mind and does he have one in his back yard?
Otherwise, still undecided but will probably donate it.
Thanks everybody! 'preciate the advice!

:doh: I bought this 18ft bayliner bowrider with volvo/penta 270 I/O with a galvanized trailer sometime back. I got a good deal and basically bought it for the trailer for the boat I was going to build. Anyway, I built the XF20 and although it will hold up to a 21ft boat it wouldn't hold the beam. So...

I am perplexed! I may never find out what caused the noises. I took the boat out on the St. Martins River and did not hear any noises....and I had the sonar on too! I was out in the gulf somewhat in the weeds as well. Maybe it is something biological in the Shell island area

:?: Can any body tell me where to get a cupped or double cupped 4 blade propeller :?: I found a michigan vortex aluminum 4 blade but no cupping was mentioned. I have a 2000, 30 hp Mercury 2 stroke. I am getting some ventilation or cavitation. What is the best way to tell the difference :?: :doh: Tha...

Didn't think about the sonar depth machine. Do they make an audible sound? I don't remember hearing anything in my bass tracker. I will try turning that off though. Thanks!
When and if I do find the noise, I will let everyone know

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